When we bought the farm a few years ago, not only did we get some cool old barns with rusty treasures, but we also ended up with lots of dump piles filled with broken bottles, plastic jugs, and tires. Lots of tires. So this weekend, with clear skies and mild temperatures, we decided it was…
You all know we love foraging and finding things right here on the farm that we can eat—and turn into something tasty. So when my husband started seeing people make syrup from hickory trees, it was a total no-brainer. We grabbed our coats, picked up the garden basket, and headed out to the woods. Finding…
Yes, that’s a bathtub—and yes, we’re pulling it across the farm. This post includes affiliate links. I have a friend with an old vintage bathtub tucked into her flower beds, complete with a solar fountain and I’ve loved it ever since I saw it. So when we moved to the farm last year and were…
Over the past few seasons, I have been experimenting with homemade, homegrown decoration ideas. While we were out on the farm a few weeks ago, I found a long grapevine and pulled it down to create a homemade wreath for my garage door. With just a few other branches from one of my cedar trees…
I love trying new things and learning new skills. So when my friend offered to send me a box of alpaca fiber I was all in. I’ve been wanting to try to make homemade dryer balls and now I was ready to get started. If you have been curious about how to make your own…
There’s something satisfying about creating something beautiful without spending a dime. This little flower garden came together entirely from things we already had around the farm — a few rocks, some old dirt from the barn, leftover cardboard, and garden seeds. All it cost was some time and energy. Now I’m excited to see it…
The holidays are sneaking up on us, and the farm is starting to look a little more festive every day — twinkling lights on the porch, cocoa on the stove, and that cozy feeling that only winter brings. I’ve been hunting for simple, meaningful gifts this year — things people will actually use and enjoy….
Some people might think canning season ends in August, but around here, my jars never get a break. Sure, summer brings tomatoes and pickles, but November and December are for cranberries, cinnamon, and all the cozy things that make the house smell like home. Canning isn’t a seasonal activity for me — it’s just the…